7-11

A week ago (yes, I'm behind in updates again), Gabriel turned 11 months old (7 months adjusted). Since we did the barium study and changed his meds, we are still fighting the reflux. It's hard to tell if it's working, because about two days after we started the Prilosec, Gabriel got another little bug. He had a fever and was occasionally throwing up for one day and he has been sounding a little congested since the day before that until now. The coughing aggravates the reflux, so he's still having multiple daily episodes.
We have also made the transition to full formula starting today. I had decreased my pumping to twice a day, then once a day and I have now not pumped for 48 hours. It's both a relief and little scary for me. I have been giving him breastmilk, at least in part, for 11 months, so it's a change for all of us.
Gabriel will get his last Synagis (RSV preventive) shot on Thursday, which means we have almost made it through cold and flu season with just a few little minor bugs. We have also made him an appointment tomorrow to see a pediatrician who has a specialty in lungs so he can listen and help us determine if the persistent wheeze is something we should be more concerned about. I told Thomas not to be surprised if he orders an x-ray, since you can diagnose asthma from an x-ray.
Otherwise, Gabriel is a happy boy. Almost sitting up, but not quite there. Still not super interested in food, but we're working on it. We have taken to demonstrating what to do once the food is in your mouth. He tends to just keep his mouth open and stick out his tongue which eventually triggers the gag reflex. So, we exaggeratedly close our mouths and hum "mmmmmmmmmmm" at him, and it seems to be working.We probably look like idiots. He is still not crawling, which gives us more time to figure out the child-proofing thing, but his PT is overall happy with his progress. We are going to start taking him back out into the world more by the end of April.

Pictures from this month can be found at: http://min.us/mbn32rhjkRNT9d